Speech is human nature itself, with none of the artificiality of written language. Alfred North Whitehead on nature
If a dog jumps into your lap, it is because he is fond of you but if a cat does the same thing, it is because your lap is warmer. Alfred North Whitehead on pet
It is the business of the future to be dangerous and it is among the merits of science that it equips the future for its duties. Alfred North Whitehead on science
No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. Alfred North Whitehead on success
Civilization advances by extending the number of important operations which we can perform without thinking of them. Alfred North Whitehead on technology
Wisdom alone is true ambition's aim, wisdom is the source of virtue and of fame obtained with labour, for mankind employed, and then, when most you share it, best enjoyed. Alfred North Whitehead on wisdom
One main factor in the upward trend of animal life has been the power of wandering. Alfred North Whitehead on travel